Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC from $400 (187 Rentals)Page 3 of 4
Top Rated Apartments in Raleigh.
Cheap Apartments in Raleigh.

XThe Dartmouth North Hills Apartments

Park Central Raleigh Apartments

Haven at Research Triangle Park

Indigo Apartments

Amelia Village

Carrington at Perimeter Park

The Waterford

Alexander Crossing

Cary Pines Apartments

Windsor At Tryon Village

Republic Flats

Aviation Crossing Apartments

WaterWalk Raleigh RTP

Aston Apartments

North Forest Apartments

Hawthorne Davis Park

The Reserve at White Oak

Palisades at Legacy Oaks

Ellis Station

Century Park Place

Parkside Village

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

Encore at Heritage

The Allison at Fenton

Treeline Timber Creek

Residences at Shiloh Crossing

Capital Creek at Heritage

LC Brier Creek

Palisades of Wake Forest

Artisan at Brightleaf

Elevate White Oak

Urban Place

Alta Wren

The Slater
Raleigh, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $842 | $5,512 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $450 | $6,647 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $880 | $8,146 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $820 | $9,975 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,960 | $470 | $3,350 |
Explore Raleigh
Getting Around Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Raleigh, NC Area Reviews
Chris • 1+ years in Raleigh
February 27, 2025It's an ideal spot for college students, young families, and business professionals. If you can tolerate some traffic jams periodically, then Raleigh's a terrific area in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Raleigh Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Raleigh is under $905.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Raleigh?
The cheapest apartment in Raleigh is Olde School Commons which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Raleigh costs $2,638.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Raleigh?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3,027 regular apartments in Raleigh that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Raleigh?
Cheap apartments in Raleigh have an average cost of $438 which is $2,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Raleigh.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
Written by: Bobbi Jackson
If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters
Written by: Sandy Baker
Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters
Written by: Brandie Parton
As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.